Muthyalamaduvu, Natural waterfall near Anekal, Karnataka, India

Muthyalamaduvu is a waterfall near Anekal, 5 km from the town and 40 km from Bangalore, reached by a right turn off the Anekal-Thally Road. The water slides down the flora of the slope, and this descent gives the falling stream the look of a string of pearls. A Shiva temple stands beside the falls, where a puja is held once each morning.

The name Muthyalamaduvu comes from Telugu: mutyala, pearls, and maduvu, valley or pool. It refers to the waterfall water falling in drops like pearls into the pool below, which is why the site is also called Pearl Valley. A Shiva temple stands beside the falls, and a puja is held there every morning.

The name Muthyalamaduvu comes from Telugu: mutyala (pearls) and maduvu (valley), because the falling water drops like pearl beads into the pool. Beside the waterfall stands a temple to Muthyala Swami (Shiva), where a puja is held once each morning.

Muthyalamaduvu lies 5 km from Anekal and 40 km from Bangalore; from the Anekal-Thally Road, turn right to reach it. The waterfall and the Shiva temple beside it are the main stops, and the open forest around the falls is used for trekking. Thattekere lake is another attraction nearby.

As the water descends, it creates a chain of natural pools stacked at different levels through the rocky terrain. Most visitors focus on the main waterfall but miss the smaller basins above and below, which offer quieter spots to explore.